Thursday, April 11th: Recapping Wednesday's Action, As We Get Closer To A Big Weekend Of Poker

ICYMI: Wednesday's recurring tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD).  The event would fall a few entries short of the number needed, as registration closed with a total of (23) entries.  That meant that the $3,000 prize pool, would be spread across three $1,000 pay spots.  Action played down to the money bubble, with the four remaining players agreeing to a deal.  The breakdown of the numbers are listed below:

1. Yesniel Pulido (Davie, FL) $850
2. Lawrence Bonetti (Margate, FL) $850
3. Robert Gelin (Boynton Beach, FL) $700
4. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $600

The "Survivor" was followed by an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool. The event's registration closed with (21) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500, which was scheduled to be paid across three spots.  Just like the afternoon tournament before it, the action ended in a chop, but six players were involved last night.  Details of the deal are listed below:

1. Luis Pena-Rivera (Homestead, FL) $435
2. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) $320
3. Ralph Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $260
4. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $250
5. Robert Kuznietz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $235

Tournaments: Thursday's tournament schedule sees the return of a "staple," along with the introduction of a new event.  The day's action begins at 11:00an, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The player-friendly event is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This tournament has a history of attracted nice sized fields, with today's installment expected nothing less.

The "Monster Stack" is followed at 6:00pm, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) event.  It should be noted, that this tournament is not the "turbo bounty" that runs on Sunday's, as players get extended levels of (20) minutes (along with the 15,000 unit starting stacks).  Registration is also open through Level 8, not the ten levels that the turbo allows.  The "progressive bounty" aspect of the tournament, will see all bounties earned over the course of the evening, awarded to the player that scores an elimination.  For example, if Player A has collected four bounties, and is eliminated by Player B in Level 13, Player B will be awarded Player A's four bounties.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

There is an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 25,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty" ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Wednesday, April 10th: Early Bird Full House And $3,000 GTD Survivor, Headline Wednesday's Schedule

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with a $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, that had a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The field would close with (19) entries at registration's close, with two players scheduled to walk away with respective shares of the $2,500 prize pool.  Those payouts ended up being altered, as players agreed to a three-way deal (on the money bubble).  The details of the chop are listed below:

1. Adam Stone (Waterbury, VT) $1,000
2. Jong Cherryholmes (Waterbury, VT) $1,000
3. Gregg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $500

The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD) was in the 6:00pm time slot, and drew a sizable field.  Registration closed with (35) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $3,395, which was scheduled to be spread across five pay spots.  Action played down to an outright winner, with Brian Dunn besting Vicki Holmes during heads-up play, taking home $1,392 for the win.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,392
2. Vicki Holmes (Boynton Beach, FL) $849
3. Adam Hamby (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $509
4. Frank Traino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $373
5. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $272

Tournaments: The recurring tournament schedule sees the return (at 11:00am) of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD)  The player-favorite event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  For every one in ten entries in the tournament, a $1,000 pay spot will be awarded.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration (prior to Level 9), players have the option to add-on, with a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 16,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Tuesday, April 9th: Full House Promo Opens The Day's Action, With Omaha Hi/Lo And "Chip Buster" Headlining Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: Monday's tournament schedule kicked off at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that carried a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (23) total entries, and an official prize pool of $2,500.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money, but players agreed to a deal on the bubble, with the official results listed below:

1. Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) $717
2. Stanley Sternberg (Highland Beach, FL) $643
3. Harry Silver (Boca Raton, FL) $618
4. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $522

The evening time slot hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  That number would be eclipsed by the time registration closed, with (25) total entries in the field, equating to a prize pool of $1,855.  Three players were once again scheduled to reach the money, with action ended in a chop on the bubble (just like the afternoon event).  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Jan Sayfie (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $595
2. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $580
3. Greg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $476
4. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $204

Tournaments: Tuesday's schedule begins at 11:00am, with a little mixed-game action, and the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  The mixed-game players show up strong each week, so you can count on a sizable prize pool for this tournament, well above the posted guarantee.

The 6:00pm event has quickly become a favorite of the recurring tournament players.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" has a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool, which is sure to be surpassed, by the time registration closes.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows). 

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Monday, April 8th: The Twilight Full House Promo Returns, With $3,000 Schedule To Be Awarded (Beginning At 6:00PM)

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament action started with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament's field would close with (26) entries, at the end of registration, which equated to a prize pool of $2,010.  The afternoon's play ended in a four-way deal, with the official results posted below:

1. Robert Kline (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $665
2. Vicki Holmes (Boynton Beach, FL) $599
3. James Powers (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $525
4. Paul Price (Weston, FL) $221

There would be no chops in the evening (5:00pm) tournament, as the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) played down to an outright winner.  The field was made up of (18) entries, with an official prize pool of $1,550 (not including bounties).  Official results from the event are posted below:

1. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $775
2. Peter Bostrom (Oakland Park, FL) $465
3. John Kvocka (Boynton Beach, FL) $310

Tournaments: This week of recurring tournaments begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that carries at $2,500 guarantee. Players in the event will sit down to starting stacks of 16,000 units, with levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which has a $1,500 guarantee.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Prior to the player's first hand, they have the option to get an add-on for $10.     

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

There is an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Sunday, April 7th: As The Weekend Winds Down, We See The Return Of The "Turbo Bounty" To The Sunday Evening Slot (5:00PM)

ICYMI: The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" ($1,500 GTD)  led off Saturday's schedule, with the action getting underway at 11:00am.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (16) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,552.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, with the tournament's action playing down to an outright winner.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Kevin Bastin (Government Camp, OR) $760
2. Joe Sclafani (Plantation, FL) $470
3. Beckey Peters (Salem, OR) $322

The "Seniors 50+" tournament was followed (at 6:00pm) by the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," which boasted a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  That number would be surpassed early in registration, and the event ended up attracting a field of (34) entries.  A total of five spots were scheduled to reach the money, with a four-way deal agreed to, after the elimination of Eric Mutschler.

1. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $884
2. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $764
3. Donald Gordon (Boynton Beach, FL) $711
4. Marjorie Tannenbaum (Boca Raton, FL) $675
5. Eric Mutschler (Tarpon Springs, FL) $264

Tournaments: The first of Sunday's two tournaments begins at 11:00am, and is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, with a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to take an add, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

The evening time slot (5:00pm) sees the return of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD), which was a Sunday staple for a very long time.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 10.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

- Optional single ($20) or double ($40) add-on at the end of registration

5:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (15) minute

Saturday, April 6th: Another Full Slate Of Tournaments, With The Return Of $500 High Hands Every (20) Minutes (6:00PM-10:00PM)

ICYMI: Friday's tournament action began in the late afternoon, with the ever-popular $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD).  As has been the case for so many of these Friday afternoon tournaments, the posted guarantee was surpassed early in the registration period.  The field would close with a total of (32) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,600,  meaning three spots were scheduled to talk away with $500 prizes (and one spot to get $100).  Those numbers were eventually altered, as players agreed to a four-way deal, once the money bubble burst:

1. Glen Canelstein (Coconut Creek, FL) $400
2. Leonard Feldman (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $400
3. David Schnegelberger (Boca Raton, FL) $400
4. David Becerra (Miami, FL) $400

The evening tournament ($80 No Limit Hold'em $3,000 GTD) saw a very strong showing, which ended up crushing the guarantee.  Registration would close with (66) total entries, and after the add-ons were included into the official number, the prize pool would close at $4,850.  Nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with action eventually playing down to an outright winner.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Hatzikontos Pantelis (Boca Raton, FL) $1,698
2. Eric Mutschler (Tarpon Springs, FL) $970
3. Steve Zukowski (Coral Springs, FL) $594
4. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $424
5. Ernesto Azucena (Wellington, FL) $327
6. Herschel Williams (Lighthouse Point, FL) $255
7. Phillip Dunleavey (Delray Beach, FL) $218
8. Robert Schafer (Sunrise, FL) $194
9. Andrew Woronka (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $170

Tournaments: Saturday's recurring tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event, which boasts a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament has a very player-friendly structure, with 15,000 unit starting stacks, and (25) minute levels.  Registration for the tournament is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows. 

The 6:00pm event is open to players of all ages, and has quickly become a favorite of the players.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" has a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool, which is sure to be surpassed, by the time registration closes.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows). 

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

There is a "special" promotion that starts this evening, that will also run every Friday and Saturday in April (from 6:00pm-10:00pm).  During the listed four-hour time period, high hands will be worth $500, and will be awarded every (20) minutes.  In order for the qualifying high hand to be awarded the $500 prize, the hand must be made using both hole cards.  Qualifying high hands that are made with one-card, will be awarded a $250 prize.

From 12:00am-9:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (25) minutes

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Friday, April 5th: Weekend Begins With Headlining Promotion, As $500 High Hands Are Awarded Every (20) Minutes (6:00PM-10:00PM)

ICYMI: Thursday's return to the recurring tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The tournament's field would see registration close with (11) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500.  Two spots were scheduled to reach the money, but players ended up agreeing to a four-way deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Jack Sedaka (Coconut Creek, FL) $375
2. Francois Gagne (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $375
3. George Tardugno (Weston, FL) $375
4. Dan Besbra (Miami, FL) $375

The evening tournament was a $150 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty," which boasted a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event attracted another "intimate" field, as registration closed with (12) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,700 (bounties not included).  Just like the afternoon tournament before it, two spots were scheduled to get paid, with the action ending in a four-way chop:

1. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $740
2. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $527
3. Joseph Ricco (Boynton Beach, FL) $217
4. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $216

Tournaments: Friday's tournament action kicks off at 11:00am, with a $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD), which will see every 1 in 10 entries earn a $500 pay spot.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This event should is very popular with players, as it is a small investment...with a large return.

The evening tournament (6:00pm) is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carries a $3,000 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

There is a "special" promotion that starts this evening, that will also run every Friday and Saturday in April (from 6:00pm-10:00pm).  During the listed four-hour time period, high hands will be worth $500, and will be awarded every (20) minutes.  In order for the qualifying high hand to be awarded the $500 prize, the hand must be made using both hole cards.  Qualifying high hands that are made with one-card, will be awarded a $250 prize.

From 12:00am-9:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD)

- Players start with 14,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

- 1 in 10 entries win $500

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

ICYMI: April 13th Hosts An Afternoon $200 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 GTD)

Thursday, April 4th: Norman Boothe Wins Final Battles At The Beach Trophy, As Recurring Schedule Returns...Along With "New" Twilight Promotion

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament schedule was headlined by Day 2 Of Event #8 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD), which was the final event of the series.  A total of (17) players returned (from $116 entries), all looking to reach the money, as four players would walk away empty handed.  The Event #8 would continue through the money bubble, and play down to an outright winner, as Norman Boothe bested Brian Dunn to win the title.  Official Event #8 results are listed below:

1. Norman Boothe (Oakland Park, FL) $13,004
2. Brian Dunn (Plantation, FL) $11,616
3. Sebastian Kos (Czech Republic) $5,750
4. Mark Wiser (Boca Raton, FL) $3,750
5. Rodney Moret-Rojas (Boca Raton, FL) $2,925
6. Charles Odenz (Margate, FL) $2,340
7. Leon Toledo (Hallandale Beach, FL) $1,990
8. Casey Campbell (Coral Springs, FL) $1,725
9. Stafanie Deluca (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,525
10. Jorge Gomez (Miami, FL) $1,375
11. Zachary Mullennix (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,375
12. Robert Christensen (Cooper City, FL) $1,375
13. Raminder Singh (Delray Beach, FL) $1,250

There were also two recurring tournaments on yesterday's schedule, beginning with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD) at 11:00am.  The tournament's field would close with (24) entries at registration's end, which equated to an official prize pool of $3,000.  Three spots were scheduled to be awarded $1,000, but players ended up agreeing to a six-way deal.  Official results from the "Survivor" are listed below:

1. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $680
2. Robert Mantin (Boca Raton, FL) $566
3. Zaki Lichee (Pompano Beach, FL) $550
4. Stanley Grandon (Boca Raton, FL) $461
5. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $385
6. Richard Stein (Vero Beach, FL) $358

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried a $1,500 guarantee.  The official prize pool for the tournament would cruise past the posted number, eventually closing at $2,245.  Of the (31) entries in the event, four would be scheduled to reach the money, with the action playing down to an outright winner.  Official results from the evening's event are listed below:

1. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $1,010
2. Joseph Kerns (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $606
3. Paul Price (Weston, FL) $382
4. Sabas Ferrer (Pembroke Pines, FL) $247

Tournaments: Thursday's tournament schedule sees the return of a "staple," along with the introduction of a new event.  The day's action begins at 11:00an, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The player-friendly event is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This tournament has a history of attracted nice sized fields, with today's installment expected nothing less.

The "Monster Stack" is followed at 6:00pm, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) event.  It should be noted, that this tournament is not the "turbo bounty" that runs on Sunday's, as players get extended levels of (20) minutes (along with the 15,000 unit starting stacks).  Registration is also open through Level 8, not the ten levels that the turbo allows.  The "progressive bounty" aspect of the tournament, will see all bounties earned over the course of the evening, awarded to the player that scores an elimination.  For example, is Player A has collected four bounties, and is eliminated by Player B in Level 13, Player B will be awarded Player A's four bounties.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

There is an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 25,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty" ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

2019 Battles At The Beach (Event #8): Day 2 Chip Counts (With Seating Assignments), Along With Event #8 Payouts

2019 Battles At The Beach
Event #8 ($360 No Limit Hold'em)
$50,000 GTD
Total Event #8 Entries: 116
Event #8 Players Remaining: 17

Wednesday, April 3rd: Ian O'Hara Wins Battles At The Beach Main Event, As The Series Wraps Up Today

2019 Battles At The Beach
Main Event Winner Ian O'Hara 

ICYMI: At 12:00pm yesterday afternoon, the ten remaining players in the 2019 Battles At The Beach Main Event ($1,500 No Limit Hold'em $300,000 GTD) returned to action.  Event with hour long levels, and deep stacks for close to half of the table, the action moved pretty swiftly.  Ian O'Hara came into the day as the chip leader, and while his Day 3 journey wasn't wire-to-wire, he did finish in the same place he started.  O'Hara bested Gregory Fishberg heads-up, winning the title, which would be his second of the series.  Full results from the events final table are posted below:

1. Ian O'Hara (Coconut Creek, FL) $75,718
2. Gregory Fishberg (Willow Grove, PA) $53,203
3. Vladislav Mezheritsky (Aventura, FL) $33,487
4. Jason Wandling (Boynton Beach, FL) $20,370
5. Jeff charlton (Lake Worth, FL) $15,731
6. TK Miles (Miami, FL) $13,035
7. Joshua Hillock (Lighthouse Point, FL) $11,108
8. Luis Zeden (Miami, FL) $9,474
9. Raminder Singh (Delray Beach, FL) $7,573
10. Joshua Kay (Delray Beach, FL) $6,420

The prize money from both of Ian's win moved him from sixth...to first, on the all-time money list for the Isle Casino Pompano Park.  

Also making headlines on Tuesday, was Event #8 of the Battles At The Beach ($360 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD).  The final pair of starting flights attracted a total of (83) entries, as Flight 1C saw registration close with (28) entries, followed by (55) in Flight 1D.  A total of (13) players bagged chips over the course of the day, with the official chip counts listed below:

Flight 1C:

Sebastian Kos - 280,500

Jorge Gomez - 161,000

Casey Campbell - 118,500

Flight 1D:

Mark Wiser - 176,000

Zachary Mullennix - 176,000

Raminder Singh - 172,500

Leon Toledo - 131,000

Charles Odenz - 95,000

Robert Christensen - 94,000

Stafania Deluca - 86,500

Scott Harwood - 60,500

Jacob Ristich - 55,000

Walter Buss - 54,000

The tournament ended up with (116) total entries, and an official prize pool of $50,000.  There will be (17) players returning to action at 12:00pm (this afternoon), (13) of which will reach the money.  

Tournaments: The recurring tournament schedule sees the return (at 11:00am) of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD)  The player-favorite event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  For every one in ten entries in the tournament, a $1,000 pay spot will be awarded.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration (prior to Level 9), players have the option to add-on, with a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on. 

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 16,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

12:00pm - 2019 Battles At The Beach (Event #8) | $360 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1A

- Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (30) minutes

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

ICYMI: Official Overlay Alert For Battles At The Beach Event #8!!!

2019 Battles At The Beach
Event #8 ($360 No Limit Hold'em)
$50,000 GTD
Level 3 (Blinds 100/200/200)
Total Flight 1D Entries: 21

The tournament value is currently in Event #8 of the Battles At The Beach, which is in the midst of the final flight.  Now two levels removed, Flight 1D has (21) entries, with the tournament prize pool sitting at $25,010.  The just under $25,000 of value up for grabs, for players that can arrive before the beginning of Level 9 (which is just before 10:30pm)!!!!

Tuesday, April 2nd: Ian O'Hara Leads Main Event Final Table, As Event #8 Looks To Avoid A Potential Overlay

ICYMI: Yesterday afternoon (at 12:00pm), a total of (55) players returned for Day 2 of Event #7 ($1,500 No Limit Hold'em $300,000 GTD), with (19) players taking the Day 2 buy-in option.  The Battles At The Beach Main Event would eventually close registration with an official prize pool of $326,700, which would be spread across (31) pay spots.  Even with (50) minute levels, the action would move swiftly, with players reaching the final table just after 9:00pm.  The clock would be paused after Ryan Gianquitti's elimination in 11th place, as the remaining players bagged their chips for a Day 3 (this afternoon).  Official chip counts are listed below, with all of the results from yesterday posted about an hour ago.  It's interesting to note that two of the final table players were Day 2 buy-ins, including chip leader Ian O'Hara.  Play will resume at 12:00pm, with levels transitioning to (60) minutes in length:

Ian O'Hara - 1,631,000
TK Miles - 1,000,000
Gregory Fishberg - 904,000
Jason Wandling - 736,000
Luis Zedan - 735,000
Joshua Kay - 575,000
Joshua Hillock - 490,000
Jeff Charlton - 474,000
Vladislav Mezheritsky - 474,000
Raminder Singh - 250,000

Monday also hosted the opening pair of flights for Event #8 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD), which is the final tournament of the series.  Flight 1A and Flight 1B would see a total of (33) combined entries, of which (4) players bagged chips for tomorrow's Day 2.  The current prize pool of $10,065, is less than a quarter of the way to the posted guarantee, with a special showing needed over the final pair of flights (to keep from an overlay).  Listed below, are the official chip counts from yesterday's action:

Rodney Moret - 310,000
Norman Boothe - 225,000
Brian Dunn - 90,000
Fred White - 35,000

Tournaments: As mentioned above, today's tournament schedule is highlighted by the final table of Event #7, and the final pair of flights for Event #8.  The Event #8 action sees Flight 1C start at 11:00am, followed by Flight 1D at 6:00pm.  Each flight is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and have registration open through Level 8.  A total of (131) entries are needed to keep the tournament from having an overlay, meaning these final pair of flights need to average (66) entries each.

At 12:00pm, the final ten Event #7 players will return to play, with Day 3 scheduled to crown a winner.  The only change in structure is in the level length, as they transition from (50) to (60) minutes.    

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - 2019 Battles At The Beach (Event #8) | $360 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1A

- Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (30) minutes

12:00pm - 2019 Battles At The Beach (Event #7) | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em ($300,000 GTD) Day 2

- Players start with 30,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (12) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (50) minutes, transitioning to (60) minutes at the final table

- Registration open until the first Day 2 hand is dealt (12:00pm)

3:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into Event #8 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD) 5 Seats GTD

- Players start with 10,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - 2019 Battles At The Beach (Event #8) | $360 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1B

- Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (30) minutes